In our Athens to Bern EV duel, the BMW i4 M60 xDrive beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 45 minutes, completing the 2368km route in 26h 47min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive needs only 12 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW i4 M60 xDrive
- Total time: 26h 47min (45 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 43min
- Energy: ~383 kWh
- Distance: 2368km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
26h 47min |
27h 32min |
| Charging time: |
2h 43min |
3h 38min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~426 kWh |
~427 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i4 M60 xDrive Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (10 min, 47% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Korinos dir Thessaloniki (10 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Makpetrol A1 (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 4:
Makpetrol A1 (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (31 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
JP Putevi Srbije (17 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
Tesla Supercharger (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Barje Sever (13 min, 18% → 64%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (13 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 11:
Electra Via Carlo Cattaneo (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Centro Calzaturiero (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Bern
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (13 min, 36% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Makpetrol (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Makpetrol A1 (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (31 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 6:
OMV A1 (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
Tesla Supercharger (22 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
Petrol (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 10:
Fratta Nord (22 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 11:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
Via Sumatra (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 13:
ACW Auto-Center Visp (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the BMW i4 M60 xDrive Won
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive achieved a 45-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2368km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 43min vs 3h 38min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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